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The Sears Tower was once the world's tallest building, and stands at 110 stories. A Skydeck is situated on the 103rd floor, as well as the incredible four-state view, there are interactive exhibits, state of the art telescopes and even child-height viewing windows.
Address: 233 S. Wacker Dr. Chicago IL USA 60606
 Send an Email  1 312 875-9696
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First National Bank Plaza Chicago
The First National Bank Plaza is home to the tallest building in the Loop district. The granite for the facade came all the way from Austin, TX.
Address: 1 First National Plaza Chicago IL USA
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Northwestern Atrium Center
Popular with architects and sightseers alike, the Northwestern Atrium Center provides an example of why Chicago is known for its buildings.
Address: 500 West Madison Street Chicago IL USA
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The 12,000 sq ft mansion sits on two and a half acres. It is regarded as one of Oak Park's finest showplaces. The mansion can be rented for functions and often is home to celebrations and public events.
Address: 220 N. Euclid Avenue Oak Park IL USA 60302
1 708 383-2612
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Levere Memorial Temple Evanston
One of Evanston's most popular architecturally-pleasing buildings is the historic home of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity headquarters. The Gothic designed building has stained-glass windows designed by artist Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Address: 1856 Sheridan Road Evanston IL USA 60201
1 847 475-1856
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Thompson Center
The Thompson Center is one example of Chicago's famous architecture, featuring mirrored windows on a curved surface and visible scaffoldding inside.
Address: 100 W Randolph St Chicago IL USA 60601-3218
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Gaylord Building Historical Site Lockport
This national trust historic site has a variety of attractions with in it. Visitors can enjoy a meal in the restaurant, take tours of the building and site and explore the exhibits on its history.
Address: 200 W. 8th Street Lockport IL USA 60441
Send an Email 1 815 588-1100
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Oakbrook Terrace Tower
Oakbrook Terrace Tower is the largest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. It is an octagonal 31-story high rise. This office building is home to more than 773,000 square ft (71,814 square m) of commercial space.
Address: 1 Tower Lane Oakbrook Terrace IL USA 60181
1 630 260-9600
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple Oak Park
Designed and constructed during Wright's prairie school period, this is one of his last standing public buildings from that period. It is highly regarded in the architectural community.
Address: 875 Lake Street Oak Park IL USA 60301
1 708 383-8873
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Fabyan Dutch Windmill Geneva
This large operating windmill was constructed by two German immigrants. It is listed as a national historic place.
Address: West Side of Rt. 25 Geneva IL USA 60134
1 603 232-2631
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333 Wacker Drive
333 Wacker Drive is the address of one of Chicago's unique architectural accomplishments. Featuring 36-floor mirrored frontage, this building is a popular Chicago attraction.
Address: 333 Wacker Drive Chicago IL USA
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The Water Tower
Built between 1867 and 1869, this structure was one of the only buildings to survive the Chicago Fire of 1871. The City Gallery is located inside the Water Tower, and displays Chicago photographs by Chicago photographers.
Address: 806 North Michigan Avenue Chicago IL USA 60611
1 312 744-2400
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The Chicago Board of Trade Building
The Chicago Board of Trade Building is of art deco design and features modern amenities and interior decoration.
Address: 141 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL USA
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The Monadnock Building
The Monadnock Building is one of two buildings that are the only surviving structures conceived and built by famous architects Root and Burnham.
Address: 53 W Jackson Blvd Chicago IL USA 60604-3829
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Albee Home Blue Island
Visitors can walk through one of the oldest homes in Blue Island while learning about its occupants and life in the 19th century. There are a number of different artifacts, pictures and documents that help to convey the historical importance of the home.
Address: . Blue Island IL USA
1 708 371-8546
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Scoville Square Oak Park
The atmosphere inside this building is ideal for social or business functions and receptions. The exterior is a prairie-style designed by E.E. Robers.
Address: 137 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park IL USA 60301
1 708 383-3733
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The Auditorium Building
The ten-storey Auditorium Building is one of Chicago's famed architectural landmarks, built in 1890.
Address: 430 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL USA
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